JSM - Machine Shop Maintenance Controls

Job description

**Job Summary** The Controls & Electrical Maintenance Engineer is responsible for troubleshooting, maintaining, improving, and supporting electrical, controls, CNC, PLC, and automation systems within a manufacturing environment. The role focuses on ensuring equipment reliability, minimizing downtime, driving continuous improvement initiatives, and supporting manufacturing operations through advanced electrical and automation expertise. The position serves as a technical resource, providing leadership and guidance to maintenance teams while ensuring compliance with safety, quality, and operational standards. **Key Responsibilities** **Health, Safety & Environmental (HSE)** - Comply with all HSE policies, procedures, and regulatory requirements. - Identify, report, and mitigate electrical, mechanical, hydraulic, and pneumatic safety hazards. - Promote a strong safety culture through the use of PPE, safety procedures, and risk assessments. - Support safe operation of CNC machines, automated systems, rotating equipment, and industrial machinery. - Participate in safety training, audits, and continuous improvement initiatives. **Electrical Maintenance & Equipment Support** - Perform advanced troubleshooting, repair, installation, and maintenance of electrical and automation systems. - Support CNC machines, special purpose machines (SPMs), robots, conveyors, nut runners, and automated material handling systems. - Conduct panel-level fault finding, wiring modifications, component replacement, and electrical diagnostics. - Analyze equipment failures and implement corrective and preventive actions. - Maintain accurate maintenance records and work orders using maintenance management systems such as MAXIMO. - Ensure compliance with electrical codes, standards, and preventive maintenance programs. **Controls & Automation Engineering** - Troubleshoot and maintain PLC, HMI, CNC, SCADA, and industrial automation systems. - Program and support PLC platforms including Siemens, Mitsubishi, Allen Bradley, Omron, and Fanuc systems. - Maintain CNC controls including Fanuc (0i/30i Series), Siemens (828D/840D), and Bosch Rexroth (IndraDrive, MTX). - Support industrial communication networks including Profinet, Profibus, Ethernet/IP, and related protocols. - Troubleshoot servo drives, spindle drives, axis control systems, encoders, and motion control applications. - Support integration of machines with production monitoring systems, MES, and Industry 4.0 initiatives. - Debug complex automation and machine control issues and implement sustainable solutions. **Continuous Improvement & Reliability** - Lead machine uptime improvement initiatives and support MTTR/MTBF reduction programs. - Drive TPM, predictive maintenance, and reliability improvement activities. - Improve machine accuracy, process capability, cycle time, and operational efficiency. - Identify and implement cost-saving opportunities through repair, reuse, localization, and optimization of spare parts. - Support energy reduction, waste elimination, and maintenance cost optimization projects. - Implement real-time monitoring, OEE improvement, and digital manufacturing initiatives. **Planning, Resource & Vendor Management** - Manage spare parts planning and inventory to ensure equipment availability while optimizing costs. - Coordinate with OEMs, vendors, and contractors for specialized maintenance and technical support activities. - Monitor contractor performance and ensure compliance with quality and safety standards. - Support maintenance scheduling around production requirements to minimize operational disruptions. **Teamwork & Communication** - Collaborate with production, engineering, quality, and maintenance teams to resolve equipment issues. - Act as a technical mentor and resource for less experienced team members. - Conduct technical training and facilitate knowledge sharing within the organization. - Communicate technical issues, corrective actions, and improvement opportunities effectively to stakeholders. ## **Qualifications** - Diploma, Technical Certification, High School Diploma, or equivalent experience in Electrical Engineering, Industrial Automation, Mechatronics, or a related field. - Additional certifications in PLC Programming, CNC Systems, Industrial Automation, or Electrical Maintenance are preferred. - Licensing may be required for compliance with export controls or applicable regulations. ### **Preferred Competencies** - Electrical System Troubleshooting - Factory Automation and Control Systems - Machine Programming - Controls Safety - Manufacturing Knowledge - Continuous Improvement - Health & Safety Fundamentals - Drives Results - Nimble Learning - Collaboration and Team Development - Problem Solving and Analytical Thinking - Values Differences and Inclusive Leadership ## **Skills** ### **Technical Skills** - Electrical Maintenance and Troubleshooting - CNC Machine Maintenance and Diagnostics - PLC Programming and Automation Systems - HMI and SCADA Systems - Fanuc, Siemens, Mitsubishi, Allen Bradley, Omron Controls - Bosch Rexroth Control Systems - Servo Drives, Motion Control, and Spindle Systems - Industrial Communication Networks (Profinet, Profibus, Ethernet/IP) - Hydraulic and Pneumatic Systems - Robotics and Automated Material Handling Systems - Industry 4.0 and OEE Monitoring Systems - Preventive, Predictive, and Reliability-Centered Maintenance - Electrical Schematics and Control Panel Design - MAXIMO or Computerized Maintenance Management Systems (CMMS) ### **Behavioral Skills** - Problem Solving and Root Cause Analysis - Decision Making - Continuous Improvement Mindset - Collaboration and Team Leadership - Effective Communication - Adaptability and Learning Agility - Results Orientation - Safety Leadership ## **Experience** - Minimum 6–8 years of experience in Electrical Maintenance, CNC Maintenance, Industrial Automation, Controls Engineering, or Manufacturing Maintenance environments. - Ha